http://www.tomshardware.co.uk en 10 Sun, 27 May 2012 08:53:31 +0200 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_uk.jpg http://www.tomshardware.co.uk http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-protection-calculate-consumption,review-32356.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-protection-calculate-consumption,review-32356.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET In this final excerpt from Scott Mueller's Upgrading And Repairing PCs, 20th Edition, we examine a number of power supply usage factors including power consumption calculations, power savings, power protection systems, and troubleshooting.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,review-32338.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,review-32338.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Today's article contains everything you've ever wanted to know about PC power supply specifications. Form factor dimensions, cable end pinouts, voltage/amp/watt specifications, and even compatibility issues are covered in this comprehensive reference!]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-psu-review,review-32270.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-psu-review,review-32270.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:10:00 CEST How does a power supply work? Why is it important to choose a sufficiently powerful and efficient model? We guide you through discussions of efficiency and tips for getting the best deal before we go on to explain why less can be more in the PSU market.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/750-watt-psu-80-plus-gold,review-32191.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/750-watt-psu-80-plus-gold,review-32191.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Thu, 19 May 2011 06:10:00 CEST Gamers and enthusiasts are always on the lookout for crème de la crème hardware. It's easy to pick winning CPUs and graphics cards; less so for PSUs. We put four 80 PLUS Gold devices from Antec, FSP, Seasonic, and SilverStone under the magnifying glass.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,review-32187.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,review-32187.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 13 May 2011 06:10:00 CEST Do you think that all power supplies are manufactured by the brand on the label? Think again. We show what makes a good PSU and reveal who builds them. You can actually find lots of quality (instead of just scrap metal) behind some of the budget labels.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,review-32182.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,review-32182.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 06 May 2011 06:10:00 CEST We purchased a few PSUs through dubious online vendors, among then an "extremely quiet" 500 W model for less than $30 (£18 at time of printing). That’s a tempting offer, but our test of these units proves you should stay away from cheapo power supplies.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/notebook-battery-external-power-supply,review-32137.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/notebook-battery-external-power-supply,review-32137.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:10:00 CET Battery life is always such a big deal in our mobile coverage (often because gaming systems fall so short). But don't feel limited by the built-in power source. Today we round up 15 external batteries that can keep you running longer away from a socket. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-efficiency-1000-watt,review-32115.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-efficiency-1000-watt,review-32115.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:10:00 CET We received a trio of 1000 W power supplies priced between $200 and $300, so we ran them through our usual suite of tests to see if they really live up to their 80 PLUS Gold certifications. Surprisingly, all three hiccuped during efficiency testing.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-psu-efficiency,review-32088.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-psu-efficiency,review-32088.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:10:00 CET Gamers demand a lot from their computers, starting with the PSU. Therefore, almost every PSU manufacturer sells products optimized for gaming PCs. We introduce ripple and noise testing in this roundup to further improve our power supply evaluations.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apc-smt1500-cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-tripp-lite-smart1500slt,review-32047.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apc-smt1500-cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-tripp-lite-smart1500slt,review-32047.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:10:00 CET It's downright negligent to ignore the power needs of your high-end hardware. While many power users go to the trouble of tracking down solid PSUs, we recommend going a step further and investing in battery backup. We round up four enthusiast units.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-manufacturer-oem,review-32046.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-manufacturer-oem,review-32046.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:10:00 CET Did you think all power supplies were manufactured by the brand selling them? We show you what makes a good PSU and reveal who actually builds PSUs. You can actually find lots of quality, instead of just scrap metal, behind some of the budget labels.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-psu-80-plus,review-32016.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-psu-80-plus,review-32016.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:10:00 CEST In our last power supply article, we reviewed several relatively expensive, high-performance products suitable for powerful gaming PCs and workstations. This time around, we're looking at something a little bit more affordable for the mainstream crowd.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/500w-psu-power-supply,review-31942.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/500w-psu-power-supply,review-31942.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:10:00 CEST Enthusiasts often say that you can never have too much performance. However, a 500W power supply is perfectly ample for a majority of mid-range PCs. This is one of those cases where a solid ratio of performance to price is preferable to gross excess.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-test-equipment,review-31927.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-test-equipment,review-31927.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:10:00 CEST Often overlooked, the power supply plays a crucial role in supplying the PC with stable and sufficient power. Unfortunately, not all PSUs on the market meet expectations. This is why Tom's Hardware will now regularly be testing power supplies.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/powerware-pw5130-ups,review-31574.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/powerware-pw5130-ups,review-31574.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 08 May 2009 08:10:00 CEST Uninterruptible power supplies (what most people call battery backup) are essential for protecting servers and bridging power outages. We looked at a high-end solution from Eaton, which offers impressive flexibility in a small business environment.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apc-universal-battery,review-31542.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apc-universal-battery,review-31542.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:10:00 CET The Universal Notebook Battery is a sleek, carry-on battery stack that can double your notebook battery capacity and run time, while providing an additional USB port to charge other devices. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-roundup,review-31413.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-roundup,review-31413.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:20:00 CET In Part I of our power supply roundup, we went through five mainstream PSUs rated at up to 700 W. Round two sees us tackle another seven mid-range units in an effort to determine which power supply deserves your attention.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-review,review-31381.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-review,review-31381.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:10:00 CEST Good performance, high efficiency and low price: It’s not easing choosing a power supply that offers all three of these features. Tom’s Hardware tests mainstream power supplies of up to 700 watts to determine which will meet your needs best.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Power-Supply-Efficiency,review-31270.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Power-Supply-Efficiency,review-31270.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 CEST Home theater PCs should be as quiet as possible. Since most of the noise is caused by the fans on the CPU and power supply, we tested two passive power supplies that use no fans.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/hardware-prices-global,review-29801.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/hardware-prices-global,review-29801.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:34:00 CET Do you know which country has the best prices for PC gear? We looked at pricing in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Australia to find out just how much prices vary from one market to another]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pc-power-consumption,review-29696.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pc-power-consumption,review-29696.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:12:00 CEST AMD and Intel stress idle and max power use by their processors and platforms. To tell the whole story, we look at how much power typical systems consume over time, under different workloads.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/build-solar-PC,review-29585.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/build-solar-PC,review-29585.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:10:00 CEST Tom’s drives a desktop PC including monitor with solar cells 24/7. In the first part of this project we focus on the technical foundations that underlie solar energy. After that, we dig into the necessary configuration of a solar-powered PC, including co]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/uninterruptible-power-supply,review-2392.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/uninterruptible-power-supply,review-2392.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:18:15 CEST Most of us spend a lot of time selecting system components. The processor, motherboard, memory, graphics card and the hard drive are scrutinized carefully. Coolers and power supplies have also become almost as important. Users want the best bang for the]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-power-supply,review-2385.html#xtor=RSS-14216 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/psu-power-supply,review-2385.html#xtor=RSS-14216 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:59:27 CEST Computers keep increasing their capabilities and their performance. These characteristics not only contribute to increases in their purchase costs, but also their costs of operation, particularly when it comes to power. Although AMD and Intel have curbe]]>